Science

Sex, science and decolonization—and a burlesque show that tackles all three

The shame and violence around sexuality in North America isn't an accident—it's inextricably linked to settler colonialism, says University of Alberta...

If you could change your child's genes, would you?

Bill Radke talks to our panel about the stories that caught our attention over the weekend, including Hayat Norimine's piece, " Stranger genes: How...

The 'death box' where Seattle earthquake researchers work

When the next major earthquake roils our region, University of Washington’s civil engineers and seismic experts will not be safe.

Is Sasquatch real? You be the judge

How do you take a scientific approach to Sasquatch? Bill Radke talks to two scientists who have written field guides on the topic. Jeff Meldurm is a...

Understanding new tech through the ancient technology of storytelling

Rumors of flying cars may have been greatly exaggerated, but the future is changing faster than our brains can keep up. Berit Anderson, CEO of Scout.ai,...

Washington is warming slower than anywhere else in the U.S.

Kim Malcolm talks with Joe Casola about a new analysis that finds average temperatures in Washington have warmed more slowly than any other state in the...

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Take psychedelics (not too many), change your mind

Perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the author of “The Botany of Desire” chose to experiment with and write about psychedelic drugs. They are edible after all. Still, like many people, Michael Pollan wasn’t exactly keen to fool around with mind-altering experiences.

Barbara Ehrenreich explores modern mortality, what we get wrong about living well

It sometimes seems as if author Barbara Ehrenreich has seen it all and done it all. From “Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers” to ...